1
as in thrill
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings
the lavish spectacle results in one exhilaration after another
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as in ecstasy
a state of overwhelming usually pleasurable emotion
the exhilaration of victory that spectators get to witness at the Olympic Games
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Recent Examples of exhilaration
Nonbelievers might share this occasional sense of numinous exhilaration, even if their interpretations of the data diverge, Consolmagno acknowledged.
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Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
Markus, like Hagerty, agreed that drivers are searching for sports cars that provide exhilaration and visceral feedback without the assistance of electrification.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 27 July 2025
And the exhilaration of the opening wouldn’t have been the same without their longtime, loyal customers, Jim Miller said.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 28 June 2025
From an early age, Rose Valland’s exhilaration was art.
—Erin Douglass, Christian Science Monitor, 29 May 2025
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Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
Markus, like Hagerty, agreed that drivers are searching for sports cars that provide exhilaration and visceral feedback without the assistance of electrification.
—Morgan Korn, ABC News, 27 July 2025
And the exhilaration of the opening wouldn’t have been the same without their longtime, loyal customers, Jim Miller said.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 28 June 2025
From an early age, Rose Valland’s exhilaration was art.
—Erin Douglass, Christian Science Monitor, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exhilaration
Noun
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It’s been 32 years since Toronto experienced the thrills of the World Series.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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For skiers, few things compare to the thrill of carving through powder and exploring new terrain.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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An episode of religious ecstasy in a depleted, soggy, English seaside town spirals toward violence—and culminates in one of the best endings in recent horror.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
19 Oct. 2025
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So, too, was the ecstasy at which City celebrated their equally exhilarating 3-2 victory over Arsenal, their joy at odds with the dejection of the Arsenal players who had twice clawed their way back to parity but failed to hold on.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Four bushels of leeks—Naama is on a leek kick this month and won’t stop scrolling the Times recipe app at all hours of the night, LOL!—
Iris Bahr,
New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2025
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Toppings like avocado and salsa give a flavor kick while adding even more potential health benefits.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
21 Oct. 2025
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The look of joy on everyone’s faces said it all.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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The joy of getting home and slipping into cozy clothing is unmatched, but that doesn’t mean loungewear should be reserved for nights spent on the couch.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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There are four basic types of the disorder, which are characterized by periods of elation and hyperactivity known as manic episodes, which are then followed by depressive stages where the patient experiences feelings of sadness and depression.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Late drama stole the show at Gillette Stadium as emotions swung from frustration to elation and back again.—
Julian Cardillo,
Boston Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
Noun
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During an appearance on Simon Sinek’s podcast, A Bit of Optimism, Galloway shared his philosophy on money and happiness, arguing accumulating wealth beyond a certain threshold brings no additional fulfillment.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
20 Oct. 2025
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There’s nothing to cry about at Midwest Sad, a new all-day third space that brings a whole lot of happiness to the corner of Sixth and Bruce streets in Walker’s Point.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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The deal and spending euphoria are drawing parallels to the dotcom bubble of the late 1990s and even the 2008 financial crisis.—
Jaures Yip,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
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The word euphoria is derived from ancient Greek.—
Janine Di Giovanni,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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Tina Turner’s Gravity-Defying Wavy Shag Tina Turner’s higher-than-heaven shag was heavily teased at the roots, says Abramite.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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Scorsese’s life and work, still ongoing thank heavens, have been given a rather simple five-act structure for purposes of the documentary.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Exhilaration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exhilaration. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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